Erik J.

I am Coach Erik Johnson - a Throws & Strength Coach Specialist, and owner of the #1 Throws Center in Orange County, CA and Phoenix, AZ- ARETE THROWS NATION

I have successfully developed hundreds of throwers to achieve their goals: winning league championships, CIF championships, State Championships, National Championships, and now I have a pro thrower, Jason Harrell, who just placed 4th at the 2016 Olympic Trials.

The shot put and the discus are highly technical, and require hours of dedication in the weight room, and in the ring. Unfortunately, there aren't enough solid year round programs out there for these sports, and enthusiastic throwers develop slowly and usually with incorrect technical habits.

• Most of the throwers who come to me are looking to:
• Adjust and correct technical flaws that are causing limitations in the ring
• Develop more strength in order to perform at their peak level
• Improve at a faster pace, and dominate their competition
• Are seeking an elite level coaching program in order to carry on at the collegiate level
• Develop a stronger knowledge about the science of the throw

.... The sooner these inefficiencies are addressed, the better for the thrower.

We have several ATN throwers who have graduated from my program and have gone on to BIG D1 Universities (many on scholarships): USC, UCLA, Brown University, University of Texas- Austin, University of Texas- San Antonio... to name a few.

I began youth throws as a shot putter in 1979 and have been actively involved in Shot Put & Discus throwing as a coach and thrower since 1988, with more than 20+ years of elite training experience. I have had the honor and privilege to study and work with some of the world’s most elite coaches including: Tony Ciarelli, Art Venagas, and Mac Wilkins.

I have extensively studied European and other International training systems, functional training, Olympic Weight Lifting (one of my specialties), physical therapy, connective tissue release, bio-signature protocols (sport specific supplement programs), and kinesiology. My services also combine functional nutrition education for optimal strength gains and quicker recovery times, nutritional lab testing -again for optimal sport performance, and sport-specific strength training techniques.

THIS IS THE MOST COMPLETE THROWS TRAINING PROGRAM AVAILABLE!!!

I offer a complete throws training program with several different packages ranging from weekly training sessions- in the weight room and in the ring, to one day throw clinics and weekend super clinics. My programs can be 3, 6, or 12 month programs and all are designed for dedicated throwers who want to make huge jumps in their competitive throwing ability.

My personal throwing achievements include:
2011 World Masters Bronze Medalist- Discus
‘96 Olympic T&F Trials Finalist
Top 10 US ranking
Olympic Games A standard Qualifier
3x US Championships Finalist
USATF Olympic Development Program 95-97
Olympic Festival West Team member 1995
NCAA All-American
Big 8 Conference Runner-up
Certified National Strength and Conditioning Association
USAW Level 1 club coach
Poliquin International Certification Program
International Sport Sciences Association ISSA

Sessions will typically include drill progressions, throwing, and video analysis. If you want to get better... I guarantee that will happen in 30 days or less. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

My personal throwing achievements include:
2011 World Masters Bronze Medalist- Discus
‘96 Olympic T&F Trials Finalist
Top 10 US ranking
Olympic Games A standard Qualifier
3x US Championships Finalist
USATF Olympic Development Program 95-97
Olympic Festival West Team member 1995
NCAA All-American
Big 8 Conference Runner-up
Certified National Strength and Conditioning Association
USAW Level 1 club coach
Poliquin International Certification Program
International Sport Sciences Association ISSA

At ARETE THROWS NATION, we offer a complete throws training program with several different membership packages ranging from 8 to 16 sessions per month.
We offer small group throws Coaching in Southern California and Phoenix Arizona (prices vary for AZ)

The Finalist Program: 2X per wk Mon/ Tue/ Thur/ Fri 3:30pm or 5:00pm Sat? 11am (throwing only)
2X per wk- $45 per 1.5- 2.0 hr throws training session

The Champion Program 3-4X per wk Mon/ Tue/ Thur/ Fri 3:30pm or 5:00pm Sat/ 11am (throwing Only)
3x per wk- $30 per 1.5-2.0 hr throws training session
4X per wk: $22.50 per 1.5- 2.0hr throws training session
** all programs are paid on first of the month and include all gym fees

WE ARE THE #1 THROWS TRAINING CENTER IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA and PHOENIX AZ!

At Arete Throws Nation we produce champions!

My pricing varies pending on which membership you choose, but I guarantee the best investment into your, or your child's throwing career! I also offer several one day throw clinics and weekend super clinics throughout the year. My programs can be 3, 6, or 12 month long and all are designed for dedicated throwers who want to make huge jumps in their competitive ability during the offseason. Throw far!